Effingham County property record for 166 Blackwater Way, Springfield, GA 31329
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $131,500 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,529 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0428C-346-000 |
| Primary APN | 0428C-346-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,531 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 15668 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 166 BLACKWATER WAY |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31329-5087 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | .28 AC LOT 346 (OUT 428-17) |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADOWBROOK |
| Legal Phase | 3B |
| Legal Block | IIIB |
| Legal Lot Number | 346 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GUYTON-SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 30205 |
166 Blackwater Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 BLACKWATER WAY, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329-5087 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015353 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2278 / 913 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Property Address | 166 BLACKWATER WAY, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329-5087 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 BLACKWATER WAY, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329-5087 |
| Document Number | 0000002639/0000000844 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000002639/0000000844 |
| Instrument | 012183 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 166 BLACKWATER WAY, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329-5087 |
| Document Number | 002631/106 |
| Book / Page | 2631 / 106 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-002978 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 BLACKWATER WAY, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329-5087 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 166 BLACKWATER WAY, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329-5087 |
| Document Number | 002573/578 |
| Book / Page | 2573 / 578 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-000372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 BLACKWATER WAY, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329-5087 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 166 Blackwater Way was $3,529, up 13.3% from the year before.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of December 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Effingham County |
| Unified School District | Effingham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,207 (-) Land $22,800 Building $79,407 | $255,517 (-) Land $57,000 Building $198,517 | |
| 2025 | $3,529.00 (+13.25%) | $102,207 (+6.07%) Land $22,800 Building $79,407 | $255,517 (+6.07%) Land $57,000 Building $198,517 |
| 2024 | $3,116.00 | $96,356 Land $22,800 Building $73,556 | $240,889 Land $57,000 Building $183,889 |
| 2022 | $2,526.00 | $75,832 Land $15,200 Building $60,632 | $189,581 Land $38,000 Building $151,581 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Blackwater Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 166 Blackwater Way is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Windstream.
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